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Crop Conditions Near Salem, SD

Andrew Streff, a farmer from Salem, SD, and commodity broker at Farmers Trading Company, shares a look at crop conditions…

Preparing Producers for New World Screwworm

Re-emergence of the New World Screwworm (NWS) has become a recent concern for American agriculture. As the fly moves closer…

Rough Week for Grain

We closed down last week on a positive note for our grain markets, but it was a rough week overall.

Markets dependent on Cash

Our markets have been very dependent on cash.

July 1, 2025 The Tuesday News Round-Up

CONGRESSMAN DUSTY JOHNSON LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR SIOUX FALLS, SD (South Dakota News Watch / Bert Pfankuch) – U.S.…

One Big Beautiful Bill

Here’s a look at what members of congress is working on, when it comes to the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Outside markets play a role in our markets

The Outside Markets continue to play a role within our Commodity Markets, especially our livestock.

CAFO Environmental Training Comes To Huron, SD

On June 25, an environmental training for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) took place in Huron, SD. The training, a…

Hogs & Pigs Report

Taking a look at last Thursday’s USDA Hogs & Pigs report.

Markets Last Week

Taking a recap look at your livestock and grain markets from last week.

Recent Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

5 hours ago in Local

LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

5 hours ago in Local

GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

3 days ago in Local

CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…